The U.S. Navy’s Biggest Base Is Sinking
Climate change endangers Norfolk.
by Robert Farley
What if the U.S. Navy’s main base in Norfolk, Virginia sinks?
It could happen. And it’s not an isolated problem, as climate change alters coastlines all over the world.
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A report from the American Security Project identifies Naval Station Norfolk as America’s fifth most endangered military base. The report also lists Eglin in Florida, Diego Garcia, Bahrain and Guam as being particularly vulnerable to climate change.
Probably more than any other service—and possibly more than any other government agency—the Navy has taken climate change seriously. The sailing branch is making a long-term commitment to biofuels project as part of its Green Fleet initiative .
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